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Best historic site trails in Steinhuder Meer Nature Park

Best historic site trails in Steinhuder Meer Nature Park

3.8(131 reviews)

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Lower Saxony
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The Steinhuder Meer Nature Park covers around 420 square kilometres. The core zone of the area is the lake "Steinhuder Meer". It also includes many protected areas, which in turn provide habitats for flora and fauna. The extensive moorland areas, floating meadows, dunes, mountains and shady forests of the glacial moraine landscape are home to white-tailed eagles, water buffalo and moor frogs.

Top trails

  1. #1 - Lake Steinhude Circular Route

    4.5 (93)·Moderate·30.4 km·Est. 7–8 hr
    The signposted route runs around Lower Saxony’s largest lake – the Steinhuder Meer. Covering an area of around 30 km², the lake is a popular local leisure destination in the Hanover region and is renowned for its excellent water quality. The lakeside path can be explored on foot or by bike. Campsites offer the option of splitting the route into several day stages. There are several places to stop for refreshments along the way. The tour can be started from various points and undertaken in...

  2. #2 - From Wunstorf to the Steinhuder Meer

    4.8 (18)·Moderate·38.8 km·Est. 9–10 hr
    Popular cycle tour in the Steinhuder Meer Nature Park, Lower Saxony. This 40 km cycle tour from Wunstorf takes you around the Steinhuder Meer. If required, you can stay overnight, for example at the Mardorf campsite Highlights of the tour: - Steinhuder Meer - Meerbruchswiesen nature reserve - Eastern shore of the Steinhuder Meer nature reserve - Steinhude

  3. #3 - Marienseer Klostertannen from Mariensee

    4.2 (3)·Easy·5.8 km·Est. 1.5–2 hr

  4. #4 - Wanderroute rund um Wölpinghausen

    4.1 (5)·Moderate·10.9 km·Est. 2.5–3 hr
    Beautiful circular route from Wölpinghausen, Lower Saxony This circular route leads from Wölpinghausen to Wiedenbrügge and back via Bad Rehburg. The landscape between the villages consists of forest and farmland. The paths are mostly well-maintained forest tracks or country lanes that are easy to walk on. Shortly before the end, the route climbs a little to the 136 metre high Wölpinghausener Berg, from where you can enjoy the far-reaching views. Highlights: - Varied route - Wölpinghausen Hill

  5. #5 - Steinhude - Düdinghausen - Idensen

    3.3 (2)·Moderate·25.3 km·Est. 6–6.5 hr

  6. #6 - Dino-Tour A: Meßwarb-Tour

    3.2 (3)·Moderate·11.7 km·Est. 2.5–3 hr
    Dino-Tour A Meßwarb-Tour. There are refreshment stops.

  7. #7 - Leinetal from Neustadt am Ruebenberge

    2.8 (7)·Moderate·14.6 km·Est. 3.5–4 hr
    Relaxed circular hiking trail in the Steinhuder Meer Nature Park, Lower Saxony. This is a very scenic circular walk through the Leine valley. The start and finish is in Neustadt am Rübenberge; travelling by public transport is easy. Landestrost Castle, a building in the Weser Renaissance style, is located in the immediate vicinity of the starting point of the hike. The Leine is crossed at the Scharnhorst Bridge near Bordenau, so that the return route runs west of the river. Some stretches...

  8. #8 - Meerweg Fahrradtour Wunstorf-Stolzenau

    Moderate·43.5 km·Est. 10–11 hr

  9. #9 - CTF Nienburg Heka Cup - 46er Strecke

    Moderate·47.3 km·Est. 12–13 hr
    Idyllic cycle tour through the Grinderwald forest near Nienburg/Weser in Lower Saxony. This is the official route of the CTF Nienburg Heka Cup - 46er route. The route leads through different forest areas. The first 20 kilometres are characterised by great unpaved and partly paved winding trails with nice little climbs. The route continues via Stöckse to Stöckser See and past Giebichenstein into the Grinderwald forest. Here the route runs along long sections of path (forest motorways) that...
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At the three information centres Naturparkhaus Mardorf, Steinhude and Insel Wilhelmstein, visitors can find lots of details about the natural features of the region. Admission to the nature park centre is free. It is open from Tue - Fri from 11am - 5pm and at weekends from 11am - 6pm.

Frequently asked questions

Where is the best historic site trail to hike in Steinhuder Meer Nature Park?

According to users from AllTrails.com, the best historic site trail to hike in Steinhuder Meer Nature Park is Lake Steinhude Circular Route, which has a 4.5 star rating from 93 reviews. This trail is 30.4 km long with an elevation gain of 451 m.

What is the longest historic site trail in Steinhuder Meer Nature Park?

According to AllTrails.com, the longest historic site trail in Steinhuder Meer Nature Park is CTF Nienburg Heka Cup - 46er Strecke. This trail is estimated to be 47.3 km long.

How many historic site trails are in Steinhuder Meer Nature Park?

There are 9 historic site trails in Steinhuder Meer Nature Park.These historic site trails have an average 3.8-star ratingfrom 131 AllTrails community reviews.

Which historic site trail has the most elevation gain in Steinhuder Meer Nature Park?

CTF Nienburg Heka Cup - 46er Strecke has the most elevation gain for historic site trails with 940 m of total ascent. The park's runner-up is Meerweg Fahrradtour Wunstorf-Stolzenau, which has 629 m of elevation gain.

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